10/06/2026
Lidocaine is a widely used local anesthetic that is often administered topically or through injection to numb a target region. When administered intravenously, lidocaine produces analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperalgesic effects and has been investigated as an adjunct for reducing perioperative opioid requirements.
Although clinical protocols vary, systemic lidocaine is generally administered as a weight-based bolus followed by a continuous infusion...